Food Service Assistant

THE HOURLY RATE IS $16.80. Position is based in White Post, VA.

Looking for individuals who are 18 or older.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The San Damiano Spiritual Life Center located in White Post, VA is committed to the spiritual development of the Diocesan community through guided and directed prayer experiences, spirituality programs, evenings of theological reflection, and retreats – all offering guests the opportunity to be renewed and refreshed.  The Center strives to build a dynamic community of faith, hope, and love wherein the mind and heart of Jesus are revealed more fully in the hearts, actions and worship of all who celebrate God’s sanctifying love in their lives and in our world. 

The Food Service Assistant provides support to ensure that food quality standards and guests’ expectations are met. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 

• Perform food preparation and service tasks such as cooking and serving food and beverages when necessary; ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner by complying with or monitoring food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation. 

• Event set-up, break down, and cleanup, including, but not limited to, cleaning of dining room and kitchen as well as cleaning of floors and emptying of trash.   

• Comply with State and local health regulations to ensure that safe and sanitary food-handling practices are observed in the food preparation and serving areas. 

• Report complaints regarding food quality or service to supervisor; investigate and resolve general complaints. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures; ability to cook, or willingness to learn, various types of cuisines and foods; thorough knowledge of various kitchen appliances and their proper usage; ability to interact positively with guests, co-workers and supervisor. Ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, and able to problem solve in order to effectively deal with staff and guests.
• Food Safety Training required.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.